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Curve Lake First Nation still waiting for funding to fix water system, despite promises in two consecutive federal budgets – The Peterborough Examiner
Although the federal government’s 2017 budget includes money for First Nations health care and housing, one local chief says she doubts her people will benefit. Chief Phyllis Williams of Curve Lake…
She was my only girl’: Nunavut teen’s death sheds light on failures in fighting TB – CBC
Despite territory’s high rate of tuberculosis, Ileen Kooneeliusie was not diagnosed in time to save her life Mar 23, 2017 Matthew Kilabuk walks into the Inns North hotel in Qikiqtarjuaq,…
Coroner’s jury wants better mental health support for Vancouver transit police – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Mar 22, 2017 BURNABY, B.C. _ A coroner’s jury is recommending that transit police in the Vancouver area work more closely with mental health providers following the death of…
Med student eager to advance Aboriginal initiatives – Queen’s Gazette
March 17, 2017 On March 21, the Queen’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission Task Force will present its final report with recommendations to the university community. The historical milestone will be…
Why Can’t We Get Clean Water to First Nations Communities? – U Of Guelph
March 22, 2017 Turn on the tap, and what happens? For most of us in Canada, out comes clean water. But in some places in this country, it’s not that…
Vulnerable people among health unit’s priorities – The Chronicle Journal
March 20, 2017 Four distinct groups are at the heart of the Northwestern Health Unit’s four-year strategic plan. Indigenous people, children and youth, seniors and vulnerable populations (such as those…
New book takes a detailed look at ‘Indian Hospitals’ – APTN
March 17, 2017 Canada had segregated healthcare for Indigenous people for decades. They were known as “Indian Hospitals” and were notorious for their abuse, neglect and, in some cases, experiments.…
Update on provincial response to overdose crisis in B.C. – Province of BC
March 17, 2017 VICTORIA – Updated statistics released today from the BC Coroners Service show the number of illicit drug overdose deaths decreased slightly in February. Since the public-health emergency…
More Aboriginal Midwives To Be Hired – Blackburn News
March 16, 2017 Pregnant Indigenous women in the London-area will soon have access to culturally appropriate child and maternity care. Deputy Premier and London North Centre MPP Deb Matthews announced…
GOP health overhaul puts pressure on state governments – CP
Source: The Associated Press Mar 15, 2017 9:19 By Geoff Mulvihill THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CHERRY HILL, N.J. _ The Republican health care plan means less money for states and gives them a tough choice:…
